Manager Eddie Howe was naturally delighted with the win, being quoted on BBC Radio Solent as saying: "Last season the relief was huge because we were in real trouble and this season it's totally different. We've actually achieved something that will last forever, so that's a nice feeling. It's been difficult...the players have been asked to play out of position, some have been asked to play when they are injured but time and time against they've come out and proved people wrong".